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CSA STAR Level 2 Certification

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What it is

GitHub Copilot holds a CSA STAR Level 2 certification, which is a cloud security certification that includes an independent third-party assessment against the Cloud Security Alliance's Cloud Controls Matrix.

This analysis describes what GitHub's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

CSA STAR Level 2 certification provides cloud-specific security assurance that is frequently referenced in enterprise cloud procurement policies and may satisfy cloud security requirements in data protection agreements and customer contracts.

Interpretive note: The page does not specify the assessment date, certifying body, or which Copilot services and cloud regions fall within the CSA STAR Level 2 scope.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jul 21, 2026

Individual CSA STAR Level 2 badge removed but certification retained in consolidated section, reflecting change from individual badge display to unified compliance table.

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modified Jun 21, 2026

CSA STAR Level 2 certification changed from plain text reference to badge-displayed format.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Enterprise customers deploying GitHub Copilot in cloud environments can reference the CSA STAR Level 2 certification as evidence of third-party assessed cloud security controls, supporting vendor risk management documentation.

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CSA STAR Level 2

Excerpt from GitHub's Copilot Business Privacy Statement

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CSA STAR Level 2 engages the Cloud Security Alliance's Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), which maps to GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and other frameworks.

Insight

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
GitHub Copilot Business Privacy Statement
Entity
GitHub
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010602
Document ID
CA-D-00775
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
03df476a478d1fd1c273db6268eecab506201949e8baa23fd4086c19e11c3b81
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 12:16 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: GitHub
Document: GitHub Copilot Business Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-010602
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:16:26 UTC
SHA-256: 03df476a478d1fd1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/github/github-copilot-business-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-010602/csa-star-level-2-certification/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does GitHub's CSA STAR Level 2 Certification clause do?

CSA STAR Level 2 certification provides cloud-specific security assurance that is frequently referenced in enterprise cloud procurement policies and may satisfy cloud security requirements in data protection agreements and customer contracts.

How does this clause affect you?

Enterprise customers deploying GitHub Copilot in cloud environments can reference the CSA STAR Level 2 certification as evidence of third-party assessed cloud security controls, supporting vendor risk management documentation.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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